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Do you know where The Do you know where The Tropical Rainforests are Tropical Rainforests are located?located?
The tropical rainforests are located near the equator. Below are some countries where they are found….
Equator is An imaginary line that goes around the middle of the earth
Central America Africa
The Amazon
Australia Southern Asia
What is Tropical Rainforest What is Tropical Rainforest Ecosystem and Climate Like?Ecosystem and Climate Like?
•Emegents – houses birds in tops of the tallest trees
•Canopy – houses insects and birds in its thick leafy branches
•Understory – located under the leaves and houses most of the shrubs, insects, mammals and reptiles
•Forest Floor-Most of the wildlife and larger animals live here
Rain, Rain, Rain, It rains almost everyday in the rainforest
The average temperature is 75 to 80 degrees
Click to hear the rain
How Much does it really Rain?
Rainfall Comparison: Amazon vs U.S.
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West Coast
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See how much it rains where you live… click below
Rainfall comparison: Eastern U.S.
Lets learn some Tropical Lets learn some Tropical Rainforest facts!!Rainforest facts!!
The tropical rainforest provides The tropical rainforest provides 20%20% of the world’s oxygen…..of the world’s oxygen…..
and and 50%50% of the world’s animals of the world’s animals Many of its plants are used in Many of its plants are used in
medicines medicines
The rainforest is known as the lungs of the world
Breathe easy
Annato plant lowers blood
pressure, treats snake bites
Cocoa Tree gives
us chocolate
Meet some Tropical Rainforest Meet some Tropical Rainforest animals.animals.
Do you know what these animals ALL need to live?
They Need: Air, Water, shelter and Food to survive
They: Reproduce
Adapt to their environment
How Do We Classify How Do We Classify Animals?Animals?
We classify animals of the rainforest just like We classify animals of the rainforest just like the animals you know:the animals you know: MammalsMammals – – Apes, Gorillas, ElephantsApes, Gorillas, Elephants
ReptilesReptiles – – Alligators, Lizards, SnakesAlligators, Lizards, Snakes
BirdsBirds – – Parrots, ToucansParrots, Toucans
AmphibiansAmphibians - - frogsfrogs
FishFish – – Angel fish, rainbow fishAngel fish, rainbow fish
Go here to learn more about other rainforest animals..Go here to learn more about other rainforest animals..http://www.rainforestanimals.net/
Go here to see more fish from the rainforest…Go here to see more fish from the rainforest…http://kids.mongabay.com/elementary/205.html
How Are they Different?
Mammals warm blooded
Give birth to live Have hair Nurse their young
Reptiles cold blooded Have scales Have Claws
Birds Have Feathers Have beaks and feet Lay eggs Hatch their young
Amphibians Cold blooded Live in water and
on land Skin is smooth and
moist
Fish Cold blooded
Breathe through gills
The disappearing tropical rainforest The disappearing tropical rainforest and tand theheRed Eye Tree FrogRed Eye Tree Frog
Despite its wealth, the tropical rainforest is disappearing mainly because of:
1. Farming – cutting down trees to grow tropical fruits for export
2. Ranching – land is burned to grow grass for cattle
3. Logging – trees are cut down for its timber and..
YOU
When the rainforest disappears…so does its animals.
Everyday we use products made from the rainforest
The Red Eye Tree Frog: The Red Eye Tree Frog: Ambassador of Ambassador of conservationconservation
Its Habitat is..Its Habitat is.. Amazon rainforest of South Amazon rainforest of South
America and Central AmericaAmerica and Central America They are Nocturnal rainforest They are Nocturnal rainforest
animalsanimals Found on the underside of Found on the underside of
leaves near shallow waterleaves near shallow water
Fast Facts:
1. Amphibian
2. Lifespan- 5yrs
3. Size: 1.5 – 2.7 in
Appearance
1. Bright Red Eyes
2. Orange Feet
3. Bright Green Skin
Habitat means home.
All Animals Must ReproduceAll Animals Must Reproduce
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/animals/amphibians-animals/frogs-and-toads/frog_greentree_lifecycle.html
Video Link to Red Eye Tree Frog stages
Females lay eggsFemales lay eggs Male fertilizes eggs as they Male fertilizes eggs as they
emergeemerge Fertilized eggs hatch and drop Fertilized eggs hatch and drop
into shallow waterinto shallow water Tadpoles quickly develop upon Tadpoles quickly develop upon
reaching waterreaching water
Like all animals the Red Eye Tree Frog must reproduce..
Lets test your Rainforest Animals Lets test your Rainforest Animals KnowledgeKnowledgeRainforest Animals Scavenger HuntRainforest Animals Scavenger Hunt Use the websites on the right to find the answers to the questions below?Use the websites on the right to find the answers to the questions below?
Name one country where the Tropical Rainforest is foundName one country where the Tropical Rainforest is found Rainforests of the World
What is the habitat of Gorilla?What is the habitat of Gorilla? Elementary 3rd and 4th Grades
Why is the rainforest known as the lungs of the Earth?Why is the rainforest known as the lungs of the Earth? Rainforest Facts
Name three animals found in the Tropical Rainforest.Name three animals found in the Tropical Rainforest. Animals in the Rain Forest
What is an Amphibian?What is an Amphibian? http://www.leslietaylor.net/gallery/http://www.leslietaylor.net/gallery/animals/reptiles.htmanimals/reptiles.htm
What is a MammalWhat is a Mammal ? ? Rainforest Destruction
Why do animals reproduce?Why do animals reproduce? http://www.tooter4kids.comhttp://www.tooter4kids.com
How can we save the rainforest?How can we save the rainforest? Rain Forest Action Network
Find one plant that you use for food in the Tropical Find one plant that you use for food in the Tropical RainforestRainforest
The Rainforest Plant Database
What basic need do animals need to liveWhat basic need do animals need to live Basic Needs of Animals
Just for Fun: Frog GamesJust for Fun: Frog Games
http://www.froggyville.com/games.htmhttp://www.froggyville.com/games.htm
•Frog Checkers
•Froggy Picture Memory
•Frog Racing
http://www.ZoomDinosaurs.com/subjects/rainforest/radiobuttonquiz/radio_button_quiz1.shtml
More Challenging Fun…More Challenging Fun…belowbelow
BibliographyBibliography
1. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2006/11/tree-frogs/holland-text/12. http://www.mbgnet.net/3. http://passporttoknowledge.com/rainforest/main.html4. http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/00721/redeye_treefrog/redeyedtree_frog.htm5. http://www.sdmf.k12.wi.us/BF/resources/rainforestweb/floor/forestfloor.htm6. http://www.costarica.com/Things-To-Do/Land-Activities/Red%11Eyed-Tree-Frog/7.7. Wealth of the Rainforest, Pharmacy to the World, by Leslie Taylor, Copyrighted 1996-2006 by Wealth of the Rainforest, Pharmacy to the World, by Leslie Taylor, Copyrighted 1996-2006 by
Raintree Nutrition, Inc. Carson City, NV. 89701 Online at http://www.rain-tree.com Raintree Nutrition, Inc. Carson City, NV. 89701 Online at http://www.rain-tree.com 8.8. http://www.sdmf.k12.wi.us/BF/resources/rainforestweb/understory/understory.htmhttp://www.sdmf.k12.wi.us/BF/resources/rainforestweb/understory/understory.htm9. http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/animals/intro1.html10. http://ran.org/new/kidscorner/about_rainforests/factsheets/tropical_rainforest_animals/11. http://www.rainforestlive.org.uk/index.cfm?Articleid=46012. http://www.tooter4kids.com/Rainforest/animals.html13.13. http://www.froggyville.com/games.htmhttp://www.froggyville.com/games.htm14.14. Rainforest On-Line Theme Unit Page 8Rainforest On-Line Theme Unit Page 8